Yet, the same properties in the same cities are allowed to rent their homes on a long term basis.   

I say you are VERY wrong.In my area older renovated houses demand top dollar on rents and I can find distressed properties or motivated sellers so I can buy at huge discounts for cash.I do not have constant repairs as I fix them up correctly after I buy them.House values are based on comps.

Depending on area, coverage needs I have seen varying carriers best fit the policy needed.

Congrats on your success in Whatcom County @Frank Oliver!

One year after I used that property to pull a HELOC and this year used that money to purchase an off market 4 family property in Clinton for well under market value, which I just recently finished all of the repairs and upgrades on.

Would love if anyone else has insights on how to dispute that. 

Be sure to check on the monthly HOA dues as well

You might get a few different answers depending on who you talk to, but at the end of the day, it’s a yes or no that matters. 

The transition isn't just about property size; it's about shifting your entire approach.I've observed that successful transitions typically happen when investors have:- Stabilized 5-7 single-family rentals with systems in place- Built relationships with at least 2-3 reliable lenders- Established a maintenance crew that can handle larger projects- Accumulated at least 6 months of operating expenses as reservesI asked a client of mine who owns a 420-unit multi-family in Nevada how he started his RE investment journey, and he told me that he started with a duplex in Buena Park, CA, 40 years ago and used the 1031 exchange to grow his portfolio to 420 units, never paid taxes on sale of any of his properties.The most seamless path I've seen starts with small multi-family (5-10 units) rather than jumping straight to 50+ units.

The buyers sittings on tons of cash waiting for market to change ( yield buyers ).